From the "you've got to be kidding" department - it's now a US federal crime to annoy

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Link: From the "you've got to be kidding" department - it's now a US federal crime to annoy others via the internet without providing your real name (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20060109131201)

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[Mudbug]

so watch yourselves. :D

[Randall]

That is hilarious. I'd love to see the first case go to trial. It would be a complete circus. :D

[mpw]

So this would be against the law in the US if I don't use my real name? What's Bush going to do to me here in Jersey? And how, if I don't use my real name, is he going to find me?

[mpw]

That is hilarious. I'd love to see the first case go to trial. It would be a complete circus. :D
You're right 'cause I find this clown annoying and I'm pretty sure Bozo isn't his real name.

[edesignuk]

So this would be against the law in the US if I don't use my real name? What's Bush going to do to me here in Jersey? And how, if I don't use my real name, is he going to find me?He's a smart guy, he will track you down somehow.

*evil laugh, muwahahahahaha!*

http://upload.yo-momma.net/uploads/macros/Bushikillme.jpg

[Mudbug]

yeah - watch out
Bush is fluent in the internets.

<moved this to politics - figured it won't go uphill... :)>

[mpw]

...http://upload.yo-momma.net/uploads/macros/Bushikillme.jpg
I know GW's big on religion but what's that in the background, has he sainted Steve?

[Some_Big_Spoon]

Well, I guess it's a bit unrealistic, but the intent is is to out-right prevent people from voicing dissent. This isn't a fluke, it's systematic, and it's just one part of the ongoing process.

[dornoforpyros]

hmm so if george bush annoys me, can I have him charged?

[Randall]

hmm so if george bush annoys me, can I have him charged?He has to post something on the Internets first that offends you without using his real name "Dubbuah".

[nagromme]

There's definitely a repression of dissenting speech in this country, to an extent that I wouldn't have believed. Very, very frightening. What they THINK they can get away with--and think its OK to get away with--is almost more frightening than what they CAN get away with.

Read about what the Republicans have been doing to public broadcasting if you have any doubt: http://www.alternet.org/story/29656/

[emw]

hmm so if george bush annoys me, can I have him charged?
Apparently not, since he's using his real name. Or so he says.

Whoever...utilizes any device or software that can be used to originate telecommunications or other types of communications that are transmitted, in whole or in part, by the Internet... without disclosing his identity and with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person...who receives the communications...shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

What a bunch of morons. I mean really, how can they possibly expect the inept and understaffed department of justice to handle all of these cases? I mean, really, what kind of crap do these guys have for brains? I'd like to take them all outside and...

Just a second, there's a knock at the door. Be right back...

[skunk]

Sounds like the time is right to flood the WH with anonymous posts designed to be as annoying as possible and see what happens.

[SiliconAddict]

Every forum and discussion board on the internet better watch out. http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/images/smiles/worried.gif

Seriously though thank god we now have a solution to the occasional PC troll on Mac Rumors. :D

[Deepdale]

hmm so if george bush annoys me, can I have him charged?

The only one with a remote chance of sticking would be impersonating a graduate of an Ivy League university.

[xsedrinam]

The only one with a remote chance of sticking would be impersonating a graduate of an Ivy League university.
Actually, most of them are quite annoying under their own recognizance.

[AP_piano295]

Every forum and discussion board on the internet better watch out. http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/images/smiles/worried.gif

Seriously though thank god we now have a solution to the occasional PC troll on Mac Rumors. :D

i find your post anoying and I dont know your name... say high to ten years in federal prison. I'm also under the belief that you pushed me.

[Lyle]

See the last few paragraphs of BoingBoing's coverage (http://www.boingboing.net/2006/01/09/flame_someone_anonym.html) of this story for some balance to the hysteria. Unless you just like your news unbalanced, I mean. ;)

[zimv20]

hmmm. most people who know me call me zim. does that mean i'm safe?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Jaffa Cake]

And there was I thinking the 'Report Post' button just sent a message to the MR mods – I suppose this means in future the button will link directly to the CIA...

[skunk]

hmmm. most people who know me call me zim. does that mean i'm safe?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:You might be safe, but how about the other nineteen revisions?

[zimv20]

You might be safe, but how about the other nineteen revisions?
heh heh

v20 should be read as "v2.0". and v1.0 is the one who got me into this mess in the first place.

[autrefois]

Apple sucks!! Steve Jobs sucks!! PC users rule, Mac users drool!!

I don't really believe any of that, don't worry. I am performing an act of civil disobedience. I am annoying people without disclosing my real name in defiance of the new law. :D :p

What a ridiculous law. Obviously preventing violence against women and putting a stop to cyberstalking are both very serious, real issues. It's a shame that Congress and Bush have made a mockery of these issues by saying that anyone who "annoys" anyone else is a criminal.

[space2go]

hmm so if george bush annoys me, can I have him charged?
Are you trying to imply that GWB has to obey laws too?
That's a concept he really finds annoying...

[solvs]

Pretty much everyone annoys me all the time, but I don't around complaining about it. I'm sure I annoy people too. What a stupid thing to put out there. Don't the lawmakers have anything better to do with their time?

The answer to that would be yes... they do.

[2nyRiggz]

is this forreal? seems a bit silly.

Bless

[solvs]

is this forreal? seems a bit silly.
Yep, it's real. :(

[Trowaman]

I know on liberal blog dailykos.com there were some issues last weak about people sending out e-mail spam to Kos forum-folk. They raided his the forum's e-mail list. Kos did bring legal action down on the spammers.

Just an example of the law being used correctly.

Also Kos (operator of dailykos.com, most popular liberal blog) is a mac user, he owns a 15" powerbook.

[solvs]

Just an example of the law being used correctly.
As usual, the idea is fine. It's the implementation people are worried about. It's such a broad term, annoy.

[pseudobrit]

I know on liberal blog dailykos.com there were some issues last weak about people sending out e-mail spam to Kos forum-folk. They raided his the forum's e-mail list. Kos did bring legal action down on the spammers.

Just an example of the law being used correctly.

This particular case was most certainly not an example of this particular law being used.

Indeed, if kos was the party seeking damages rather than the state, it was a civil action.

[Chip NoVaMac]

Maybe now I can get back at those annoying emails from Spamers! :D